Dillon Bell

New Zealand politician (1822–1898)
Person human Q5276925
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Dillon Bell

Summary

Dillon Bell is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bordeaux[2]. He was born on +1822-10-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Otago Region[4]. He died on +1898-07-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and painter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bordeaux[2], Dillon Bell…
  • Dillon Bell died in Otago Region[4].
  • Dillon Bell was born on +1822-10-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Dillon Bell died on +1898-07-08T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Dillon Bell is buried at Karori Cemetery[9].
  • Among Dillon Bell's spouses was Margaret Bell[10].
  • A child of Dillon Bell was Francis Bell[11].
  • A child of Dillon Bell was Arthur Wilbraham Dillon Bell[12].
  • Dillon Bell held citizenship in New Zealand[13].
  • Dillon Bell's professions included politician[6].
  • Dillon Bell worked as a painter[7].
  • Dillon Bell held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[14].
  • Dillon Bell held the position of Minister of Finance[15].
  • Dillon Bell held the position of Minister of Finance[16].
  • Dillon Bell held the position of Minister for Māori Development[17].
  • Among Dillon Bell's employers was New Zealand Company[18].
  • Dillon Bell received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • Dillon Bell received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].
  • Dillon Bell's image is recorded as Francis Dillon Bell 1881.jpg[21].
  • Dillon Bell is recorded as male[22].
  • Dillon Bell's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Dillon Bell's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 35999567[24].
  • Dillon Bell's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n88068003[25].
  • Dillon Bell's Commons category is recorded as Dillon Bell[26].
  • Dillon Bell's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/03vz8k[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Dillon Bell was born in Bordeaux[2]. He was born on +1822-10-08T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and painter[7]. Dillon Bell was employed by New Zealand Company[18]. Positions held include Member of the New Zealand Parliament[14], a position[28], in New Zealand[29]; Minister of Finance[15], a position[30], in New Zealand[31], founded in 1841[32]; and Minister for Māori Development[17], a position[33], in New Zealand[34], founded in 1858[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1815[38] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[20], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40].

Personal Life

Dillon Bell was married to Margaret Bell[10]. Children include Francis Bell[11], a politician[41], 1851–1936[42], of New Zealand[43], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[44] and Arthur Wilbraham Dillon Bell[12], an engineer[45], 1856–1943[46].

Death and Burial

Dillon Bell died on +1898-07-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Otago Region[4]. Burial took place at Karori Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Dillon Bell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Dillon Bell born?

Dillon Bell's place of birth was Bordeaux[2].

Where did Dillon Bell die?

Dillon Bell passed away in Otago Region[4].

Who was Dillon Bell married to?

Dillon Bell's spouses include Margaret Bell[10].

What did Dillon Bell do for work?

Dillon Bell worked as politician[6] and painter[7].

What awards did Dillon Bell receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[19] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [21] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [22] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Nineteenth century New Zealand artists: a guide and handbook. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Nineteenth century New Zealand artists: a guide and handbook. wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Otago Region
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